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I am worn right out.  Still recovering from Vegas, took some non-drowsy allergy medication today, and pulled off another successful birthday party.  In fact, that's what Jack said as we sat the table across from the butchered birthday cake, "Another success, mama."  But yeah, The Tired has me almost to the stage of drooling and walking into walls ( Read more... )

This morning was spent doing housework and final preparations for Charlotte's party, and Charlotte's party this afternoon was enjoyed by the 7 adults, 1 teenager, and 11 kids between the ages of 2 months and 9 years.  Lots of joyful noise, food, and laughter!  After supper tonight I went to the first meeting with my friends who are going to Vegas ( Read more... )

Five years ago from now, I was in really active labour and my water would soon break.  In less than 2 hours it will be the time of Abby's birth.

She's been on my mind all day but the day has been too ...... normal, for me to really visit with Abby's memory.  Today is Jack's only day off that we would be at home and we were both a bit overwhelmed ( Read more... )

17 years ago at 12:45 p.m., I became a mother.  I've had five little souls start their life inside me; three have grown, and two are grieved, but Kim was my first.  The first to stretch my skin and spread my bones, the first to teach me the pain and joy of labour, and the first to latch on and sleep between Jack and I for many, many nights.  I see ( Read more... )

Jack had to work last night and when I got up this morning, he wished me a happy birthday.  This is what was waiting for me in the kitchen when I got up...

( Happy birthday to meeeee! )

Three adults, one preschooler, and 15 nine-year-old girls in a 786 sq foot house for three hours.  Loud, a bit chaotic, but fun.  And I'm glad it's over for another year ;-)

( LOTS of pictures this way. )

For the past couple of weeks I've taken some time to scrapbook and it feels good to know that I'm slowly making progress.  I enjoy doing it, knowing my girls will have these photo memories forever, and I like to look through them too.  So after yesterday's scrapbook therapy, I took some pictures of my recent pages.

( Pages of memories )